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Four Orion-Sherrard Players Highlight All-TRAC Boys Soccer Teams

November 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced all-conference selections for the 2022 boys soccer season Tuesday. Orion-Sherrard had four players recognized, including two first-team honorees. Alyus Johnson and Cole Kimball were named to the first team. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Has Flu Vaccine Available

November 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

Preparing for flu season. The Mercer County Health Department has flu vaccine available. COVID boosters are also available at the health department by appointments on Tuesday and Thursday. You can call 582-3759.

County Board Okays Viola Area Solar Farm Project

November 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has signed off on a conditional use permit for a 43-acre solar farm near Viola. The action taken Tuesday night. Kiera Gavin represents Cultivate Power. She says the proposed site for [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Frere Proud To Be Part Of High Motor O-and-D Lines

November 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited this week with Rockridge junior offensive and defensive lineman Vaughn Frere. The Rockets are preparing a round two playoff matchup at Bloomington Central Catholic this Saturday.

Arrests Made In New Windsor General Store Burglary

November 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

Two arrests have been made in connection with a burglary at the New Windsor General Store last month. Access to the building was gained through an adjacent wall and an onsite ATM was burglarized. An [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Chargers See Volleyball Seasons End In Sectional Semis

November 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Orion’s 2022 volleyball seasons ended in the Class 2A Farmington Sectional semifinals. Tigers were beat in straight sets by Macomb. The Bombers have knocked Sherrard out of the postseason two years in a [FULL STORY]

Johnny H. Green – Graveside Services 11/4/22

November 1, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Johnny H. Green, 81 of New Boston, Illinois, died Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4, at Aledo Cemetery. There is no visitation. Fippinger Funeral [FULL STORY]

Harold M. Salmon – Services 11/3/22

November 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

Harold M. Salmon, 85 of Aledo, died Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation [FULL STORY]

All Ten Mercer County Board Seats Uncontested In 2022 Election

November 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

We’re just a week away from the November election and there are only two contested races involving Mercer County government. Incumbent sheriff Dusty Terrill is being challenged by Dave Staley. A rematch of the 2018 [FULL STORY]